Protein-Packed Middle Eastern Tacos with Lentils
Protein-Packed Middle Eastern Tacos with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.
Description
A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber
- 2 cups greens
- 1 cup tomatoes
- sumac
- mint
- tahini
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1 Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
Adjust texture with broth as needed,
Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.
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